Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Kailin turned around in shock, only to see a blue-haired woman standing behind her with a smile on her face.

"Sister Ye Lan?" Kailin asked in surprise, but also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, it's me. I haven't seen you for three days. Did you miss me?" Ye Lan nodded, then put the bun back on the table.

Hearing this, Mo Yan folded his hands and said disdainfully, "Come on, you're definitely not here for good."

"Oh? Don't you trust your old friend so much?" Ye Lan asked back, leaning next to Mo Yan's chair.

"It's not that I don't trust you, it's because you are a busy man in the military. You suddenly appear here, so you must have a mission, right?" Mo Yan raised his eyebrows and looked at Ye Lan sharply.

Ye Lan chuckled softly and tapped the table with her fingertips: "I still can't hide it from you. Indeed, I did come here for something, but not on my own behalf, but on behalf of the Mercenary Association."

"Ah? When did Linglang's military start to take the initiative to take care of the Mercenary Association's affairs?" Tianlang asked in surprise.

After hearing what he said, Kailin's face suddenly darkened: "Uh, why do I have a bad feeling?"

"Indeed, the Linglang Military and the Mercenary Association have always kept to themselves except for national affairs, and this time we stepped forward mainly because only you can solve the problem." Ye Lan explained.

"Is it that serious?" Kailin asked with her head tilted.

"Oh, tell me in detail first." Mo Yan sighed angrily.

Ye Lan nodded gently, then pulled out a chair and sat down gracefully. "This time, I'm entrusting you with this task, mainly because of the anomalies in Qihua Mountain. I heard that after the thunderstorm ended, many remaining monsters fled to that area. It was only after the association's investigation in the past few days that they discovered abnormal elemental reactions in that area."

"Are you saying that those mutated monsters are building nests on the mountain?" Zi Xuan asked.

"This is the preliminary conclusion, but due to the abnormality of elemental power, we suspect the emergence of a new disaster, so we need to find someone capable to handle it." Ye Lan nodded.

"Then why don't you go? Here in Linglang Siji, it's much better than us tourists." Kailin asked, while picking up the bun again.

"That's true, but after the thunderstorm, Linglang City has just restored order, and there are still many things in the city that need our attention. Neither I, Aqing, nor Dongfang Hehuang can get away. So we can't help." Ye Lan explained.

"That's why you make us tools." Karen crossed her arms in dissatisfaction.

Hearing this, Ye Lan smiled softly. "Don't say that for now. The remuneration is still negotiable. Didn't you all just say that you were planning to go to the Abyss? As far as I know, the currency there cannot be circulated with the currency of any other country. Because it is a prison built by Shadow Tyrant, only the Shadow Seal forged by special means can be used as a medium of exchange."

As she spoke, she pulled out a pitch-black metal badge etched with twisted runes. "Here are 50 Shadow Seals as a deposit for this commission. Once this is concluded, we'll arrange the subsequent price based on the actual situation. And, we absolutely won't let you down."

Kailin took the regulations and played with them between her fingers. "Are you saying that all the currency circulating in the Abyss is stored here?"

"Yes, the power of shadow is different from other elements. Although it has its form, it lacks its substance. These shadow seals are made by compressing and solidifying the shadow elements using a special process. Once they reach the abyss, they will naturally form their inherent form." Ye Lan nodded and smiled.

At this moment, Zi Xuan asked again: "Wait, since you said this is currency from the abyss, then why do you have these in your hands?"

"It's simple, because I'm also a user of the shadow element." Ye Lan explained, folding his arms. "In the past, I personally sent some important criminals to the Abyss. As time went by, we developed some connections. In addition, in order to help criminals who enter the Abyss adapt to the environment, we will give them 10 Shadow Seals as their initial survival funds. Of course, most people will lose everything on the first day."

"Lose?" Kailin asked doubtfully.

"Yes, that's the rule set by Shadow Overlord, survival of the fittest. Therefore, the order there can even be said to be more chaotic than that in the Black Domain." Ye Lan poured a cup of tea and drank it elegantly.

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other with embarrassed expressions.

"Oh, right." Suddenly, she looked at Qiu Hong and Leng Yue beside her, "Let's take them with us on this operation."

"Ah?" Mo Yan was stunned.

Kailin blinked and asked, "Are you serious? Those monsters are all mutants. Wouldn't taking them with you be like sending them to their deaths?"

Ye Lan held her chin with both hands and said gently, "Don't worry about this, everyone. The two sisters have already learned basic combat skills not long ago. This operation will be regarded as a test, and you will be the judge."

Hearing this, everyone looked even more surprised.

"You are kidding, right? They have only been born for a few days, and you let them deal with such dangerous monsters. Even if they have a strong learning ability, this is not the way to use them, right?" Karen said loudly.

"Assessment?" Tianlang asked doubtfully, looking at the two again, "Have you joined the army?"

"Yes, they just applied to the military headquarters two days ago, saying that they would like to participate voluntarily, and the adults have also agreed to it." Ye Lan said, supporting her chin with one hand.

Qiu Hong nodded: "Don't worry, everyone. Although it's not long, we have already mastered the elemental power in our bodies, so we will definitely not be a burden to you."

"That's right, that's right. We can take care of ourselves now." Leng Yue smiled.

"See, they said it themselves." Ye Lan smiled slightly, but it caused Kailin's dissatisfaction.

"Hey, don't you think that your decision this time is too frivolous?" She said with her hands folded in disdain.

"Perhaps, but isn't experience gained through actual combat? Besides, with you all here, I believe nothing will happen this time." Ye Lan stood up and said, "That's all. I still have some things to do at the military headquarters, so I'll take my leave now."

"Huh? No..."

Just as Kailin came to her senses, Ye Lan turned into a shadow and disappeared quickly.

"What the hell!" she said angrily, her hands on her hips.

"Save your energy. Even if she can hear it, she probably won't change her mind." Mo Yan waved his hands helplessly.

At this time, Zi Xuan sighed angrily: "It seems that before going to the abyss, we still have to go to Qihua Mountain."

"That's all I can do." Kailin spread her hands on the table, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, where is Qihua Mountain?"

Qiu Hong lowered his head and thought: "I looked at the military map yesterday, and it seems to be 50 miles towards the north gate."

"North Gate? Fifty miles?" Kailin straightened up suddenly. "So far?"